Farm Recreation Area​/West Bend Recreation Area; Summer Seasonals

Farm Island Recreation Area/West Bend Recreation Area (Summer Seasonals)

Job  - Farm Island Recreation Area/West Bend Recreation Area Summer Seasonals (Summer Seasonal)
Agency:
Game, Fish & Parks

Location:

Pierre, SD;
Harrold, SD;
Highmore, SD
ONLY ONE APPLICATION IS NEEDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW.

• ** Parks/Grounds Maintenance Worker**:
  Assist with maintenance of buildings and grounds within the park, including mowing, cleaning of facilities, trail maintenance, string trimming, park project work, tree maintenance, painting, garbage collection, and other responsibilities. Operating equipment such as mowers, tractors, trucks, and trailers. Requires ability to work independently, manage time well, and work in a variety of weather conditions outdoors. Mostly day shifts and some weekend work required.
  
  Uniforms are provided and employees must comply with uniform dress code. Valid driver’s license required. Minimum salary: $14.38 per hour (S02).
• ** Gate Attendant (Gate)**:
  Work primarily at park entrance office greeting customers, selling park entrance licenses, placing camping reservations, answering questions through walk‑up traffic and the phone, and working around our Point of Sales system. This position will also be responsible for daily cleaning of park facilities and garbage collection throughout the park. Requires the ability to enthusiastically greet people and deal with problems in a positive way.
  
  Alternating day and night hours, as well as weekend and holidays. Money handling experience is helpful. Uniform shirts are provided, and employees must comply with uniform dress code. Valid driver’s license required. Minimum salary: $14.38 per hour (S02).
• ** Campground Supervisor (Field)**:
  Work in the park(s) conducting fee collection in campgrounds and general park facility cleaning. Duties include janitorial duties, garbage detail, permit compliance, assistance with camping reservations, meeting and greeting guests, addressing questions, cleaning fire grate ashes, and assisting in public education regarding park rules and behavior. Requires the ability to enthusiastically greet people and deal with problems positively. Positions can/will work both day and evening shifts, as well as weekend and holidays.
  
  Uniform shirts are provided, and a valid driver’s license is required. Minimum salary: $15.53 per hour (S03).

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Applicants have the option to fill out the online application: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or the State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form and email or mail it to the address listed below.

Applications Can Be Emailed Or Mailed To:
Ryan Raynor
Farm Island Recreation Area
1301 Farm Island Rd
Pierre SD 57501
Or email to: ryan.raynor.us

• Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Entry level

• Temporary

• Other

• Government Administration